Telfer's return to practice this week was expected, but the tight end's Week 14 availability still remains in question. The backup tight end underwent thumb surgery in late November, and should he be unable to go against the Bengals, Seth DeValve should see extended reps.

Kessler will be available in a backup capacity for Sunday's tilt with the Bengals.

With Robert Griffin (shoulder) named the starter for Week 14, Kessler will remain on the bench after missing the past few weeks due to a concussion. Griffin, who will be taking the field for the first time since Week 1, has had a history of injuries, leaving Kessler and veteran Josh McCown waiting in the wings should something go wrong Sunday.

The Browns announced Thursday that Griffin (shoulder) will start Sunday's game against the Bengals, Michael Silver of the NFL Network reports.

There had been speculation since Griffin was cleared for contact last week that he would be under center in Week 14, and the team confirmed Thursday that he will do just that. Sunday's game will be Griffin's first action since Week 1, so he may have a little rust to shake off. However, the Browns want to give him another shot to show what he can do so they can try to finally get in the win column, and also evaluate his prospects for 2017. Griffin will be challenged in his first game back, as he will take on a Bengals squad that allowed just three total passing touchdowns over its last three games.

Coming off a bye, Taylor's limited participation in practice is most likely precautionary, and we expect him to be out there Sunday against the Bengals. Still, we'll monitor his status throughout the rest of the week.